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Sheila R. Simpson

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Seasoned and organized Administrative Assistant with a proven track record at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and other career positions. Capable of providing excellent administrative support for a busy Executive. Detail oriented team player or motivated independent worker within or outside of the department. Able to empathize and sympathize with situations that may be difficult or uncomfortable. Prioritization skills demonstrated preparing and presenting agendas, power points, spreadsheets, event planning, calendaring all in a timely often deadline driven environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant Facilities Department

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
02.2014 - Current
  • Administrative Support for Chief Planning and Construction Officer, Director of Capital Projects and Construction Project Managers
  • Instrumental with collaborating, planning, anticipating needs and communicating with staff, community and vendors for 2016 Bond Referendum
  • Financial support for Bond Accounting Specialist by creating POs in finance system and preparing invoices for vendor payment in a timely manner
  • Preparation of Agendas, Power Points, Excel spreadsheets, Google documents and other presentation materials for Building and Grounds, Board and Facility Advisory Council meetings
  • Point person for members of Facility Advisory Council communicating upcoming meetings and presenting relevant materials for members review
  • Required to work as a team member with the Facilities Department but given task to address independently to achieve relevant solutions
  • Utilize resourcefulness in problem solving and finding relevant solutions with parameters of the district and the department
  • Background as a Real Estate Paralegal benefited this Admin position by being responsible for interactions with closing attorney for WS/FCS property purchases or sales, calendering agreed to closing dates with seller and buyer, reviewing all Settlement Statements for accuracy, securing Good Faith money and collecting checks for closing for sellers from WS/FCS Finance Department, collecting property information and meeting with potential property sellers, verifying Facilities Chief has all necessary documents for BOE in Close Session presentations regarding any property purchases or sells
  • Assure easement request are placed on Committee or BOE agenda and that any funds collected are placed in the appropriate Easement account
  • Greeting guest, answering phone calls, entrusted to handle discreet/private documents, delivering excellent customer service by responding to department inquires promptly, accurate data entry and arranging travel plans for Chief, Directors or Project Manager within the department and ensuring reimbursements that are owed

Part-Time Sales Associate

Marshalls
09.2015 - Current
  • Organize and display new Women's, Juniors, and Activewear to create eye-catching and fashionable floor displays
  • Handled register duties with cash, credit cards, credits or giftcards
  • Managed store returns, exchanges, refunds and markdowns in accordance with store policy
  • Practice TJX companies R,E.A.C.H. (Remember Everyone Affects Customer Happiness) Policy throughout assigned shift
  • Engaged with customers to introduce TJX Rewards card and encourage applying to garner customer loyalty to TJX group of stores
  • Followed store safety and anti-theft policies
  • Two-time winner of store Associate of the Quarter

Real Estate Paralegal

Patti Dobbins, Attorney at Law, PLLC
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Prepared Settlement Statements for busy Real Estate Attorney
  • Walked clients through what to expect at closing and necessary documents that would be signed and funds needed to expedite closing
  • Meticulously managed Attorney's calendar; including scheduled closing, court appearance dates and closing check distribution dates
  • Initiated first Title Search for closing properties
  • Worked with LexisNexis and Westlake legal databases for research and as a resource
  • Had to have flexibility in work schedule to be available for client closings after hour or before normal business hours

Education

Certification - Paralegal

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem
05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Journalism

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
06.1983

High School Diploma -

Westover Senior High School
Fayetteville
06.1979

Skills

  • Experienced Administrative Support
  • Excellent research and investigative skills
  • Scheduling for Executive or multiple members
  • Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
  • Solid Communication skills both written and verbal
  • Very tech savvy and adaptive to new software
  • Invoicing experience
  • Diplomatic conflict resolution within the perimeters of the organization
  • Listening and problem solving

Timeline

Part-Time Sales Associate

Marshalls
09.2015 - Current

Administrative Assistant Facilities Department

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
02.2014 - Current

Real Estate Paralegal

Patti Dobbins, Attorney at Law, PLLC
01.2012 - 01.2014

Certification - Paralegal

Forsyth Technical Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Journalism

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

High School Diploma -

Westover Senior High School

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